Receptionist - Lexus of Birmingham

Sonic Automotive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive's Lexus of Birmingham is hiring a Receptionist. You will greet visitors, answer calls on a multi-line system, and support departments. The role requires a 21+ driver’s license, 1+ year receptionist experience, and basic MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills.

You’ll ensure smooth visitor flow, sign-in procedures, and room reservations in a professional setting. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work with all departments.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of receptionist experience in a professional environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screen.
• Authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line telephone system and route calls to the appropriate department.
• Greet visitors and assist with their needs or escort to the right department.
• Oversee visitor sign-in and security process.
• Maintain conference room reservation schedule.
• Assist various departments with special projects as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AtLexus of Birmingham, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Compensation: $17 - $19 / hr

The Receptionist is the first contact to greet visitors by phone and in person. The Receptionist will primarily answer a multi-line telephone system and greet visitors in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner and provide information and assistance to other departments as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer multi-line telephone system, determine caller’s needs and route to the appropriate department.
• Greet visitors, determine their needs and contact the appropriate department for visitor escort.
• Oversee the visitor sign-in and security process.
• Maintain conference room reservation schedule.
• Assist various departments with special projects as needed.

Will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be 21 years of age or older, with a full provisional license as this role will require driving.

• Will have at least 1-year of experience as a receptionist in a professional business environment.
• Must be a motivated self-starter able to work effectively with all departments with limited supervision.
• Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Must be punctual, with solid time-management skills.
• High School Diploma.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license.

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.